Posts By: Drew Sencabaugh

Know Your Voting Rights

When going to the ballot box, it is important voters are informed of their rights. Here are a few important pieces of information to know prior to the upcoming primary. • You will not be required to show a photo ID on Super Tuesday. Despite the passing of legislation that would require a photo ID… Read more »

Voter Advocacy: A Chance to Change the Future

A Chance To Change The Future MANNA is a place where people from all backgrounds and experiences come together to unite in a singular mission: ending hunger in WNC. As a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to highlighting and advocating for the issues that affect the people we serve, we recognize the level of community support required… Read more »

MANNA Community Market

Meeting Communities Where We’re Needed For many Western North Carolinians, times are tough. In fact, more than 90,900 people in the 16 western-most counties are experiencing food insecurity every year. Wages are not keeping up with living expenses, and North Carolina is already ranked in the top 10 most food-insecure states in the country. MANNA’s traditional… Read more »

Holiday Turkey Drive, now through November 15th

Help Make a Local Family’s Table a Bit Brighter and Donate a Turkey to our TURKEY DRIVE! This holiday season, we are hoping to fill families’ tables across our region with the staples that we all enjoy during a special holiday meal. Food with Hope and Dignity One reality of food banking is that food… Read more »

All Hands On Deck in Macon County

Macon County Pop-Up Market Sees Large Attendance to Fill Basic Needs Macon County Community Members Come Together for their Neighbors Macon County communities came together at the end of September to help provide much-needed basic necessities to residents struggling with tight budgets, health issues, and other financially restrictive situations, thanks to strong community partnerships and… Read more »